Naga Wrestling Championship

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Naga Wrestling Championship
Sport Wrestling
Founded1971
Founder Nagaland Wrestling Association
CountryIndia
Headquarters Kohima, Nagaland
Venue(s) Khuochiezie, Kohima
Most recent
champion(s)
Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü

The Naga Wrestling Championship is a wrestling tournament organized by the Nagaland Wrestling Association. Initially held as an annual event, it has now been held biennially since 1974 and is the biggest sport event in Nagaland, India. [1]

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Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü emerged as the champion of the 29th Edition of the Naga Wrestling Championship held on 26 February 2024. [2]

Champions

EditionYearWinner(s)NoteRef.
29th2024Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü [2]
28th2022Venüzo Dawhuo [3]
27th2020Venüzo Dawhuo [3]
26th2018Menuosetuo Yiese [4]
25th2016Vechita Khesoh [5]
24th2014Atoto Kire [6]
23rd2012Kezhalelie Keretsü [6]
22nd2010Megosier Khate [6]
21st2008Vekhriyi Chüzho [6]
20th2006Neibu Rio [6]
19th2004Hüvesü Puro [7]
18th2002Hüvesü Puro [7]
17th2000Phuluveyi [6]
16th1998Tsahüyo Thira [6]
15th1996Hükhoneyi Soho [8]
14th1994Lhüvenü Phesao [6]
13th1992Vedeta Nienü [6]
12th1990Potsütso Thira [6]
11th1988Hükhoneyi Soho [6]
10th1986Visüto Yore [6]
9th1984Chisazo Dawhuo [6]
8th1982Chisazo Dawhuo & VinochoJoint Championship [6]
7th1980Kechakietuo Pier [6]
6th1978Vemürha Getsa [6]
5th1976Vecühü Theluo [6]
4th1974Thepukroyi Phesao [6]
3rd1973Lhulawhezo Punyü [6]
2nd1972Velahü Puro [6]
1st1971N/ANo Individual Championship [6]

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